Breeds of Farm Animals in the Caribbean

<p>Producing electricity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Layers produce eggs, while broilers are raised for their meat. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps to create animals that are better suited to the local environment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jamaica Black (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Camel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jamaica Black (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tamworth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deep Ocean (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tilapia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provide a source of natural fertilizers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Caribbean climate is too hot for wool-producing sheep. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Western Honey Bee (<em>Apis mellifera</em>) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Crop Pollination (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Barbados Black Belly sheep (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jamaica Hope (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Holstein (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Facilitating ecosystem preservation through natural pest control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>White Leghorn (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jamaica Black (B), Charolais (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pigs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To produce honey and wax for commercial use. (C), To pollinate crops for increased yields. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Animals provide food commodities like milk, meat, and eggs.

Cattle breeds such as Jamaica Black, Zebu, and Charolais are raised for beef.

Breeds like White Leghorn and Rhode Island Red are raised for eggs and can also be butchered for meat.

Cultivation of aquatic plants and animals in designed environments such as ponds and tanks.

Common freshwater species include tilapia and ornamental fish, farmed in freshwater environments.

Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) is commonly farmed for honey and crop pollination.

Animal dung is used as manure and can produce biogas.

Crops need different pollinators; western honey bees and carpenter bees are vital for efficient farming.

Common breeds include Jersey, Holstein, and Jamaica Hope for dairy, and Jamaica Black, Charolais, and Zebu for beef.

Notable breeds are Landrace, Large White, Duroc, Hampshire, and Tamworth, commonly raised for meat.

Key breeds include British Alpine, Anglo Nubian, Saanen, and Toggenburg, valued for milk and meat.

Breeds like Barbados Black Belly, Blackhead Persian, and Virgin Island White are primarily reared for meat.

Common breeds are Flemish Giant, New Zealand White, and California, raised for meat and fur.

Layers include White Leghorn, Rhode Island Red; Broilers include Vantress Cross, valuable for eggs and meat.

Breeding technique where two different breeds are mated to enhance traits for a specific region.

Farm animals provide food, power, raw materials, income, recreation, and research opportunities.

Cows like Jamaica Hope, Jersey, and Holstein are raised for milk.

Key breeds include Jamaica Black, Zebu, Charolais for beef; various pigs and sheep for pork and lamb.

White Leghorn and Rhode Island Red are mainly used for egg production.

Three types: freshwater, brackish, and saltwater; different species are farmed in each.

Common freshwater species include tilapia, shrimp, and ornamental fish.

Honey bees and carpenter bees are used to pollinate essential crops.

Animal skins are processed into leather and pelts for garments and furniture.

Dung from pigs and cattle can be used to produce biogas.

Breeds such as Jersey, Jamaica Hope, and Holstein are raised primarily for milk production.

Cattle breeds like Jamaica Black, Charolais, Zebu, and Buffalypso are raised for meat.